We are planning a trip to St. John and are looking at the Westin. My husband and I stayed at Caneel Bay previously, but with <BR>two children, we'd have to get two rooms there--too expensive! Will we enjoy the <BR>Westin? Would you recommend the meal plan <BR>or would we be better off eating out of the <BR>resort? Thanks! <BR>

I don't think that you can compare the Westin to Caneel Bay. You might consider a villa instead or perhaps you should consider going to the British Virgin Islands. You have a broader selection of places to stay and the BVI is even nicer than St. John.

We took our 2 year son to the Westin in December. We had a great time. There is a childrens program, but he was to young to participate. I would not get the meal plan. There are great places to eat in town. There is a deli on the hotel grounds as well as a small grocery store and deli right outside the hotel property. <BR>Be sure to try Uncle Joes BBQ, Lime Inn, and Skinny Legs.

After Caneel, you may be disappointed with the Westin. Caneel DID offer a package, off season, that the kids could stay in the second room at half. I would opt for a villa but then you are not on a beach - maybe look at Maho for an "alternate" family experience.

I was at the Westin in August 1998. Nice place but I didn't like the Kids program. The morning was mainly inside activities and the afternoon was at the pool. I was not comfortable with the level of supervision at the pool. My daughter was only 3. The kids pool and the adult pool were seperated by a common wall (1 foot). My daughter was the only guest, the rest were residents. However, during parts of the year the kids club is open to anybody. I would suggest a condo (Gallows Point is nice and within walking distance of town, you do not need a jeep). Town has alot of nice places to eat but the taxi cost from the Westin adds $3 for ever person. <BR> <BR>In addition to Gallows point (pricy) there are pently of codos to check out (Battery Hill, Lavendor hill, etc.)

I was at the Westin in August 1998. Nice place but I didn't like the Kids program. The morning was mainly inside activities and the afternoon was at the pool. I was not comfortable with the level of supervision at the pool. My daughter was only 3. The kids pool and the adult pool were seperated by a common wall (1 foot). My daughter was the only guest, the rest were residents. However, during parts of the year the kids club is open to anybody. I would suggest a condo (Gallows Point is nice and within walking distance of town, you do not need a jeep). Town has alot of nice places to eat but the taxi cost from the Westin adds $3 for ever person. <BR> <BR>In addition to Gallows point (pricy) there are pently of codos to check out (Battery Hill, Lavendor hill, etc.)

Beautiful hotel the rooms are fab. I live on St.John and there is not a more Romantic beautiful hotel for the price. I would not really recomend it as much if you are bringing a child under the age of 6. But i loved it and had a wonderful stay. AND TRY ROOM VITH A VIEW A WONDERFUL RESTAURANT ON ST.THOMAS THE BEST IN THE CARIBBEAN